Staff

Michelle Armfield

Michelle is an enthusiastic driving instructor with over 20 years of customer service experience.

After taking on the role of a full time stay at home mum Michelle studied and trained as a driving instructor. This provides a flexible work life balance around school and parenting. This balance fosters an enjoyable one on one environment that benefits the students progress.

Michelle loves teaching our new drivers and enjoys watching students progress in both skill level and confidence.

“I want to teach safe driving habits and to respect everyone on the road.

I am a friendly, patient flexible and nurturing instructor who will work with you to achieve your goals.”

April has been teaching students to drive for 15 years in manual transmission. She is highly sought after by local residents due to her empathy and care for young people who maybe feeling very nervous about learning to drive and her technical skill in teaching.

April uses a structured lesson plan, so the learning to drive process has continuity and over the period of driving lessons on the Sunshine Coast the individual achieves the highest level of competency and importantly life long safe driving habits.

April has a broad roster so that she is available for lessons when it best suits learner drivers still attending high school.

Murray is an experienced adult trainer with extensive experience in the aviation industry and driver training. He qualified as a QLD Driving Instructor and accredited with Keys2Drive. He assists Rightway Driving School trainee instructors during their Certificate IV course. Murray has also worked with driver-training for Police Citizens Youth Club. He is also a RYDA presenter in Qld.

Murray is passionate about good safe driving, and imparts a calm and patient learning environment for students. Murray has an understanding of vehicle mechanics and road craft for Car Control, including positioning / speed / gears / acceleration.

He is a Commercial Pilot and qualified flying instructor, with 25 years experience in transport and aviation.

Over 10 years experience in both military and civilian driver training. I have also worked with different nationalities, cultures and differing learning abilities. I fully understand the expectations, importance and responsibility bestowed upon me by the learners and parents.I have 13 years experience in the Australian Army fulfilling roles such as Driving Instructor and Driver Testing Officer, I have always been interested in road safety and education. As an Instructor, I am contributing to improving road safety through the community by teaching a skill for life.

Sue Ottaway

Qld Driver Trainer, Accredited Keys2Drive Instructor, RYDA presenter

Teaching Areas: Sunshine Coast

Teaching Experience: more than 5 years

Transmission: Automatic

Usual Lesson Vehicle: Toyota Yaris

Sue has 16 years of experience as an Instructor and has also spent time as an Instructor/Assessor in Adelaide. She initially decided to become an instructor after teaching a friend to drive and enjoying the experience.

So far, Sue has delivered approximately over 20,000 driving lessons.

Sue hopes to contribute to our community by creating drivers that are competent with both the skills and knowledge as well as incorporating defensive driving to improve their awareness on the road.

If you are looking for an instructor that has years of experience and is both passionate and patient, then Sue is the right instructor for you.

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Mike EDWARDS

With a long career background operating in a high risk, heavily regulated environment, Mike has a natural passion for safety. Mike is a true road safety advocate who wants to see all drivers, young and old, consistently enjoy a safe driving experience.

Mike’s warm, friendly, and inclusive approach to driver safety coaching incorporates more than 7 years of experience in delivering driver education. Mike keeps up to date with research-based, best-practice driver safety coaching and assessment techniques to ensure that all of his students develop the capacity to actively manage both the journey and the associated risk factors (attitude and behaviours), irrespective of their driving experience.

Mike’s patient natural ability to change his teaching methods and communication style ensures a supportive learning environment for each student.

Mike has a passion for working with people who, for whatever reason, may find the whole driving experience a little overwhelming or who may require additional support along the learning journey. It is really important to Mike that his driving lessons are fun and engaging for all students, whilst not diluting the safety aspect.

In his spare time Mike is a bit of a 4WD enthusiast, liking nothing more than getting out off the beaten track with his family and friends.

Mike is a nationally accredited driver trainer delivering advanced driver safety programs and assessments to a wide range of clients. Mike is a Keys2Drive accredited instructor.

Russell Adams

Qld Driver Trainer, Accredited Keys2Drive Instructor, RYDA presenter

Teaching Areas: Sunshine Coast

Teaching Experience: more than 5 years

Transmission: Manual

Usual Lesson Vehicle: Hyundai i30

I was previously driving trucks and at the time there was a lot of fatalities involving young drivers so I thought I could use my driving experience to help get involved in teaching young drivers. In the long run, I hope to contribute towards creating safer drivers & safer roads.

Hobbies - Drummer in a band.

Not only have I been a Driver Trainer for 6yrs, I have held an open Qld licence for 45yrs, have driven a number of machines & trucks and I have also ridden motorbikes for over 40yrs. I am patient, have a variety of experience,patience & ability to get on with most people would be some of the reasons to be chosen as an instructor.

Andrew has a passion for safe driving, and became a Driving Instructor in Sydney in January 2016, and updated this qualification in September 2018.

Being a Physiotherapist for 30 years, I've seen a lot of injuries caused by inadequate care and attention on our roads. While living in the UK, completed an Advanced Driver Course and has been a Member of Institute of Advanced Motorists (Roadsmart) for over 15 years.

Working on Sydney's busy North Shore area, I became Keys 2 Drive accredited and qualified to be a NSW Safer Drivers Course Module 1 (Classroom) Facilitator and Module 2 (on road) Coach.

I became a Trainer and Assessor in late 2016, and started training new Driving Instructors / Accredited Driver Trainers for PVET Institute, a Registered Training Organisation in NSW and Queensland.

I relocated to Sunshine Coast in September 2018 and looks forward to providing guidance, support and experience to new drivers.

Urmila Karan

Qld Driver Trainer and Keys 2 Drive Accredited.

Teaching Areas: Brisbane North

Teaching Experience: up to 2 years

Transmission: Automatic

Usual Lesson Vehicle: Toyota Yaris

As a newly trained Driving Instructor Urmila joins the Coastwide team with a passion for teaching and road safety. Urmila lives on the north side and is looking forward to teaching you how to drive. Urmila has flexible work hours to suit your needs and a focus on delivering excellent results.

Tyler Gluyas

Walter CURRIE

Kieren BUTLER

Robert Biggs

Andy Jones

Qld Driver Trainer, RYDA presenter, Accredited Keys2Drive Instructor

Teaching Areas: Sunshine Coast

Teaching Experience: up to 2 years

Transmission: Manual

Usual Lesson Vehicle: Mazda 2 Manual

Andy is one of our newest team members and has a passion for the industry and passing on his extensive experience. His customers love his thoughtful approach, calm nature ability to explain new ideas in simple steps.

Patrick BUCKLEY

Patrick was born in Brisbane and has lived here his whole life.

What do you love about your being a driver trainer?

"I really enjoy being a Driver Trainer because I get to meet many people and pass along my 26 years of experience. It’s a great feeling when someone passes the licence test but I feel far more satisfaction knowing they will be a safe and defensive driver far into the future.

Outside of training...

Patrick is interested in cars and motorbikes, computers and games, occasionally a fishing trip and travel.

Urmila Karan

Urmila Karan

Qld Driver Trainer and Keys 2 Drive Accredited.

Teaching Areas: Brisbane North

Teaching Experience: up to 2 years

Transmission: Automatic

Usual Lesson Vehicle: Toyota Yaris

As a newly trained Driving Instructor Urmila joins the Coastwide team with a passion for teaching and road safety. Urmila lives on the north side and is looking forward to teaching you how to drive. Urmila has flexible work hours to suit your needs and a focus on delivering excellent results.

Andrew has a passion for safe driving, and became a Driving Instructor in Sydney in January 2016, and updated this qualification in September 2018.

Being a Physiotherapist for 30 years, I've seen a lot of injuries caused by inadequate care and attention on our roads. While living in the UK, completed an Advanced Driver Course and has been a Member of Institute of Advanced Motorists (Roadsmart) for over 15 years.

Working on Sydney's busy North Shore area, I became Keys 2 Drive accredited and qualified to be a NSW Safer Drivers Course Module 1 (Classroom) Facilitator and Module 2 (on road) Coach.

I became a Trainer and Assessor in late 2016, and started training new Driving Instructors / Accredited Driver Trainers for PVET Institute, a Registered Training Organisation in NSW and Queensland.

I relocated to Sunshine Coast in September 2018 and looks forward to providing guidance, support and experience to new drivers.

Over 10 years experience in both military and civilian driver training. I have also worked with different nationalities, cultures and differing learning abilities. I fully understand the expectations, importance and responsibility bestowed upon me by the learners and parents.I have 13 years experience in the Australian Army fulfilling roles such as Driving Instructor and Driver Testing Officer, I have always been interested in road safety and education. As an Instructor, I am contributing to improving road safety through the community by teaching a skill for life.

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Sue Ottaway

Sue Ottaway

Qld Driver Trainer, Accredited Keys2Drive Instructor, RYDA presenter

Teaching Areas: Sunshine Coast

Teaching Experience: more than 5 years

Transmission: Automatic

Usual Lesson Vehicle: Toyota Yaris

Sue has 16 years of experience as an Instructor and has also spent time as an Instructor/Assessor in Adelaide. She initially decided to become an instructor after teaching a friend to drive and enjoying the experience.

So far, Sue has delivered approximately over 20,000 driving lessons.

Sue hopes to contribute to our community by creating drivers that are competent with both the skills and knowledge as well as incorporating defensive driving to improve their awareness on the road.

If you are looking for an instructor that has years of experience and is both passionate and patient, then Sue is the right instructor for you.

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Patrick BUCKLEY

Patrick BUCKLEY

Patrick was born in Brisbane and has lived here his whole life.

What do you love about your being a driver trainer?

"I really enjoy being a Driver Trainer because I get to meet many people and pass along my 26 years of experience. It’s a great feeling when someone passes the licence test but I feel far more satisfaction knowing they will be a safe and defensive driver far into the future.

Outside of training...

Patrick is interested in cars and motorbikes, computers and games, occasionally a fishing trip and travel.

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Andy Jones

Andy Jones

Qld Driver Trainer, RYDA presenter, Accredited Keys2Drive Instructor

Teaching Areas: Sunshine Coast

Teaching Experience: up to 2 years

Transmission: Manual

Usual Lesson Vehicle: Mazda 2 Manual

Andy is one of our newest team members and has a passion for the industry and passing on his extensive experience. His customers love his thoughtful approach, calm nature ability to explain new ideas in simple steps.

April has been teaching students to drive for 15 years in manual transmission. She is highly sought after by local residents due to her empathy and care for young people who maybe feeling very nervous about learning to drive and her technical skill in teaching.

April uses a structured lesson plan, so the learning to drive process has continuity and over the period of driving lessons on the Sunshine Coast the individual achieves the highest level of competency and importantly life long safe driving habits.

April has a broad roster so that she is available for lessons when it best suits learner drivers still attending high school.

Murray is an experienced adult trainer with extensive experience in the aviation industry and driver training. He qualified as a QLD Driving Instructor and accredited with Keys2Drive. He assists Rightway Driving School trainee instructors during their Certificate IV course. Murray has also worked with driver-training for Police Citizens Youth Club. He is also a RYDA presenter in Qld.

Murray is passionate about good safe driving, and imparts a calm and patient learning environment for students. Murray has an understanding of vehicle mechanics and road craft for Car Control, including positioning / speed / gears / acceleration.

He is a Commercial Pilot and qualified flying instructor, with 25 years experience in transport and aviation.

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Russell Adams

Russell Adams

Qld Driver Trainer, Accredited Keys2Drive Instructor, RYDA presenter

Teaching Areas: Sunshine Coast

Teaching Experience: more than 5 years

Transmission: Manual

Usual Lesson Vehicle: Hyundai i30

I was previously driving trucks and at the time there was a lot of fatalities involving young drivers so I thought I could use my driving experience to help get involved in teaching young drivers. In the long run, I hope to contribute towards creating safer drivers & safer roads.

Hobbies - Drummer in a band.

Not only have I been a Driver Trainer for 6yrs, I have held an open Qld licence for 45yrs, have driven a number of machines & trucks and I have also ridden motorbikes for over 40yrs. I am patient, have a variety of experience,patience & ability to get on with most people would be some of the reasons to be chosen as an instructor.

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Tyler Gluyas

Tyler Gluyas

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Michelle Armfield

Michelle Armfield

Michelle is an enthusiastic driving instructor with over 20 years of customer service experience.

After taking on the role of a full time stay at home mum Michelle studied and trained as a driving instructor. This provides a flexible work life balance around school and parenting. This balance fosters an enjoyable one on one environment that benefits the students progress.

Michelle loves teaching our new drivers and enjoys watching students progress in both skill level and confidence.

“I want to teach safe driving habits and to respect everyone on the road.

I am a friendly, patient flexible and nurturing instructor who will work with you to achieve your goals.”

Thank you Michelle.

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Mike EDWARDS

Mike EDWARDS

With a long career background operating in a high risk, heavily regulated environment, Mike has a natural passion for safety. Mike is a true road safety advocate who wants to see all drivers, young and old, consistently enjoy a safe driving experience.

Mike’s warm, friendly, and inclusive approach to driver safety coaching incorporates more than 7 years of experience in delivering driver education. Mike keeps up to date with research-based, best-practice driver safety coaching and assessment techniques to ensure that all of his students develop the capacity to actively manage both the journey and the associated risk factors (attitude and behaviours), irrespective of their driving experience.

Mike’s patient natural ability to change his teaching methods and communication style ensures a supportive learning environment for each student.

Mike has a passion for working with people who, for whatever reason, may find the whole driving experience a little overwhelming or who may require additional support along the learning journey. It is really important to Mike that his driving lessons are fun and engaging for all students, whilst not diluting the safety aspect.

In his spare time Mike is a bit of a 4WD enthusiast, liking nothing more than getting out off the beaten track with his family and friends.

Mike is a nationally accredited driver trainer delivering advanced driver safety programs and assessments to a wide range of clients. Mike is a Keys2Drive accredited instructor.